National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training

“This is by far the most significant development in groundwater research and training in Australia’s history. We are looking at massive national and international capacity building, training and research on an unprecedented scale. The NCGRT is an outstanding opportunity for students and researchers from Australia and other countries around the world who work in many disciplines, not just those already involved in groundwater.”

Professor Craig Simmons
Director National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training

The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training opens with:

• $55M in cash funding to recruit personnel and build lasting research infrastructure
• a collaboration between twelve universities and eight industry and government organisations
• thirty four of the top groundwater researchers in the nation collaborating on its research programs
• research programs in South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory
• distinguished national and international scientists and research leaders providing guidance to the Centre through its advisory committees .

There has never been a better time to engage with the task of understanding Australia’s hidden water resource, and about how to preserve and manage it for generations to come.

View the media coverage of the announcement of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training.